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Designed by Philippe Starck
There are objects that are universally recognized as icons. The Costes armchair, which in 1984 marked the beginning of the collaboration between Philippe Starck and Driade, and the consecration of the then-unknown designer in Italy, is certainly one such object. Designed for the now-defunct Parisian caf? of the same name, it owes its enduring success to the absoluteness of its form: an enveloping dark wood shell and three sharply angled legs.
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Even a classical image, as a railed chair, in the hands of Philippe Starck acquires a particular connotation. In Pip-e, the sequence of horizontal elements, which create the seat and back definetly, takes on a strong chiaroscuro and goes, unexpectedly, to accompany the bending of the knees.
An armchair/character, with an organic outline, perhaps anthropomorphous, conceived with leather directly fixed on a fiberglass skeleton. A tribute, to the great Carlo Mollino and to the Danish design of the 50s, led by Starck with impeccable mastery. The frame is the result of a complex and skilful construction: a first outer shell made of […]
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Driade has reissued the lounge chair designed by Philipe Starck in 1984, part of the celebrated and iconic Costes series, from which it draws its unmistakable features: a wraparound wooden shell and three sharply angled legs. This armchair, with its enveloping and comfortable seat, is a statement piece in the most elegant settings, both in […]
Characterized by the embracing shell and stiletto legs, Lago is enhanced by it’s intensifying bright colors that deliberately smooth the entire surface.
Carefully designed shapes and sizes for all-round comfort: this is the guiding principle behind the Montevideo sofa. Armrests and backrest trace a soft and cozy outline, complete with feather cushions supporting your lower back. Ergonomic and elegant, the Montevideo sofa is also paired with a matching armchair.
Mei is a lacquered wood chair that distills the Ming archetype into a clean, rectilinear silhouette with a quietly modern stance. Pared-back details are softened with an upholstered seat. It reflects a universal elegance that feels both familiar and new.
Unnia is a versatile and extensive collection of chairs with a unique mix and match concept of colours and finishes. The chair design allows the combination of different finishes and colours for the seats, backrests and frames. This means that endless combinations can be made. In addition, the collection offers chairs with a range of […]
Notch chair blends traditional craftsmanship with modern design to celebrate the concept ?less is more?. The curve solid wood backrest offers a graceful profile and the scuplted solid wood arm rest conveys elegance with refine details.